Don’t miss these magical holiday NJ rail trips to the North Pole.
This article originally appeared on New Jersey Family’s website…
The North Pole Express
Kids actually get to ride all the way to the “North Pole” where they get off the train and meet Santa, Mrs. Claus, and the elves. And if the “Artic” temps of Ringoes will be too cold, there is hot cocoa and cookies for everyone and even face-painting before you head back. If the two and a half hour excusion is too long, try the 90-minute Candy Cane Limited
All Aboard: Black River and Western Railroad, Flemington. Nov 22–Dec 21: Sat–Sun, 2:30 & 4:30 pm. $19.99. 908-782-6622, blackriverrailroad.com
Christmas Express Nights with Santa
This popular annual ride at the New Jersey Museum of Transportation has been such a hit that they added even more nights for 2015. Families ride on round-trip steam train rides along the Pine Creek Railroad and meet Saint Nick. There are day trips too, for little ones with early bedtimes.
All Aboard: Allaire State Park, Wall . Dec. 5-19; Fri-Sat, 6-8:30 pm (departs every half hour). $6. 732-938-5524, njmt.org
Santa Claus Special
On this festive 45-minute ride kids will get a chance to meet Santa Claus himself, have fun with the trains crew and even get a small gift to take home. When the 10-mile round-trip from Whippany to Roseland is over, they’ll have a chance to explore inside the Whippany Railway Museum to see model trains and historic railroad equipment.
All Aboard: Whippany Railway Museum, Whippany. Nov 29–Dec 13: Sat–Sun, 1, 2, 3 & 4 pm. $9–17. 973-887-8177, whippanyrailwaymuseum.net
Holiday Lights Trolley Ride
Cape May’s historic district is well-known for its beautiful Victorian inns and homes. See them all decked out on this 30-minute covered trolley ride, as a guide teaches guests about traditions from yesteryear and leads sing-alongs. Or for a spookier twist, take a trip on the Ghosts of Christmas Past trolley instead.
All Aboard: Washington Street Mall, Cape May. Nov 21–Jan 2: train departure times vary. $10-12. 609-884-5404, capemaymac.org
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